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View article: Multi‐Institutional Comparison of Quality of Life Between Open Versus Endoscopic Skull Base Approaches
Multi‐Institutional Comparison of Quality of Life Between Open Versus Endoscopic Skull Base Approaches Open
Objectives The primary objective of this prospective review was to compare quality of life between patients undergoing endoscopic and open skull base approaches. Study Type and Design Prospective Review. Methods Five centers recruited cons…
View article: Paranasal Sinus Visualization Capabilities of a Novel Articulating Rigid-Flexible Endoscope: A Cadaveric Study
Paranasal Sinus Visualization Capabilities of a Novel Articulating Rigid-Flexible Endoscope: A Cadaveric Study Open
Rigid endoscopes have allowed surgeons to safely perform endoscopic sinus surgery. However, their rigid nature creates inherent visualization limitations. The study herein looks to assess the visualization potential of a novel articulating…
View article: Trends of Odontogenic Sinusitis Incidence During the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Pandemic
Trends of Odontogenic Sinusitis Incidence During the <span>COVID</span>‐19 Pandemic Open
Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic affected the epidemiology of several diseases. This study aims to compare the incidence of surgically treated odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic and identify unique features…
View article: The effect of septal deviation on postoperative quality of life in patients undergoing radiofrequency‐assisted turbinate reduction
The effect of septal deviation on postoperative quality of life in patients undergoing radiofrequency‐assisted turbinate reduction Open
Objectives Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) and nasal septum deviation are leading causes of chronic nasal obstruction. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hypertrophic inferior turbinates is effective for improving quality of life (QOL).…
View article: The incidence of postoperative re-stratification for recurrence in well-differentiated thyroid cancer—a retrospective cohort study
The incidence of postoperative re-stratification for recurrence in well-differentiated thyroid cancer—a retrospective cohort study Open
We report a 15% rate of postoperative risk escalation of patients who required completion thyroidectomy according to current ATA guidelines. In our opinion, this rate of postoperative WDTC upscaling of risk requiring more radical surgery t…
View article: A Prospective Evaluation of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Benign Pituitary Gland Lesion
A Prospective Evaluation of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Benign Pituitary Gland Lesion Open
Introduction Endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) has become the preferred approach for pituitary tumor resection. Nevertheless, research on quality of life related to pituitary adenoma surgery is scarce. Objective The aim of the study is to…
View article: Lateral Neck Dissection for Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Is Prophylactic Level V Neck Dissection Necessary? A Retrospective Cohort Study
Lateral Neck Dissection for Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Is Prophylactic Level V Neck Dissection Necessary? A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Objective: The presence of clinically detectable papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) metastases in the lateral neck is an indication for neck dissection (ND) and thyroidectomy. Although there is a consensus regarding the importance of therap…
View article: Averting Delayed Complications of Open Anterior Skull Base Surgery
Averting Delayed Complications of Open Anterior Skull Base Surgery Open
Objective Despite its technical feasibility, anterior skull base surgery still carries the risk of severe postoperative complications, morbidity, and mortality. The reported rate of complications has diminished over the past two decades, b…
View article: The Role of Imaging in the Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Nasal Obstruction and Septal Deviation—A Retrospective Cohort Study
The Role of Imaging in the Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Nasal Obstruction and Septal Deviation—A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Introduction Isolated nasal obstruction (INO) is a common complaint of multiple etiology. The preoperative evaluation of patients presenting with nasal obstruction and deviated nasal septum (DNS) does not typically include imaging. The ben…
View article: Better than Expected Prognosis of Minimal Tracheal Invasion in Well Differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Better than Expected Prognosis of Minimal Tracheal Invasion in Well Differentiated thyroid carcinoma Open
Background: The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of patients with minimal tracheal invasion undergoing shave resection to other forms of ETE in lieu of the new American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging. Methods: All patien…
View article: Endoscopic posterior cordotomy for treatment of dyspnea due to vocal fold immobility
Endoscopic posterior cordotomy for treatment of dyspnea due to vocal fold immobility Open
Introduction: Several surgical procedures have been described for the treatment of respiratory distress secondary to vocal fold immobility (VFI), but the contribution of posterior cordotomy (PC) to tracheostomy weaning or prevention has no…
View article: Skull Base Reconstruction with Multilayered Fascia Lata: A Single-Center 17 Years Experience
Skull Base Reconstruction with Multilayered Fascia Lata: A Single-Center 17 Years Experience Open
Objective Reconstruction after open surgery of anterior skull base lesions is challenging. The fascia lata graft is our workhorse for achieving dural sealing and preventing cerebrospinal fluid leak and meningitis. This study seeks to analy…
View article: Outcomes of Craniofacial Open Surgery in Octogenarians
Outcomes of Craniofacial Open Surgery in Octogenarians Open
Introduction The steady increase in average life expectancy has led to a rise in the number of referrals of elderly patients for major operations. It is not clear whether age itself is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality after skull …
View article: Open Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base in Children: Review of the Literature
Open Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base in Children: Review of the Literature Open
Introduction Skull base lesions in children and adolescents are rare, and comprise only 5.6% of all skull base surgery. Anterior skull base lesions dominate, averaging slightly more than 50% of the cases. Until recently, surgery of the ant…
View article: Nasoseptal Flap for Skull Base Reconstruction in Children
Nasoseptal Flap for Skull Base Reconstruction in Children Open
Objective The endoscopic endonasal approach is being increasingly used for the resection and reconstruction of anterior skull base (ASB) lesions. Vascularized nasoseptal flaps (NSF) have become the workhorse for the reconstruction of ASB d…